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Q: Mystery to Me...
asked by: cheerio on May 30th, 2004
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For a while now, sometimes every few weeks, i'll cough up these white-ish pea-size clumps. I can feel them stuck in my throat and it is very uncomfortable. There is no pain involved, just annoying discomfort. I have no idea what they are.
What is it? What do I do?
Thanks for your help.
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Fairy Godmother
replied on May 30th, 2004
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Tonsil stones. Never heard of them myself until I did some "surfing" and read about hthem. They are apparently a build up of bacteria. Look like little tiny clumps of cottage cheese. I went to the dr, yet he never did a throat culture or anything. I told him I had infection in my throat. As a kid I kept sore/infected throats, strep, you name it. He prescribed this gargle antibiotic ....Turned out that was not what I had at all. Gargle with hydrogen pyroxide mixed with a little warm water. This should clear these up. They will reoccur, not sure why. But this is what I read. I hope have at least helped some. Didn't mean to come on and waste anyones time!
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cheerio
replied on May 30th, 2004
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Thanks
Fairy*godmother:
thank you for your reply!
You have been most helpful.
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Fairy Godmother
replied on May 31st, 2004
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Cherrio, "my husbands favorite cereal"!!!!!!!! Glad I could finally relate to someone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If I find out anything more about this, i'll post it here! Take care and god bless you and yours!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Doss
replied on October 15th, 2004
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Thank You Fairy Godmother
Do you know how much hydrogen peroxide to use? Also, how often can or should you gargle? Thanks in advance Laughing
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Fairy Godmother
replied on October 20th, 2004
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Sorry, I have been away from my computer, to answer the question: I use 1-2 caps from the top of the peroxide bottle per 1 cup of water. Sometimes, I dilute it even less. If you use straight peroxide, in time your tongue sometimes turns black! An added bonus, it also aids in whitening your teeth! I am told listerine will work wonderful too, but I can not stand the smell or taste! Hope this has helped you! Cool
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